Forklift Driver II

Talent Acquisition Team•Indianapolis, IN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Requirements

Abide by all Company and Federal (OSHA) requirements for forklift operator certification for double reach and stand-up reach forklift trucks.
Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential functions.
Operate a personal computer and related software. Oracle, Excel, etc.
Perform all functions/tasks within the Department.
Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
Standing on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift.
Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
Standing for 8 hours a day or longer.
Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows.
Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely throughout the distribution center.
Load, unload, move, and stage products and materials as needed.
Retrieve and place inventory in designated warehouse locations, including high-rack storage areas.
Accurately transport products to support order fulfillment and shipping operations.
Perform routine inventory movements while maintaining product quality and organization.
Conduct daily forklift inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
Follow all warehouse safety procedures and operating guidelines.
Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
Work closely with team members to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
Safely maneuver equipment in tight warehouse spaces while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and inventory.
Utilize experience and confidence operating forklifts at elevated heights to accurately store and retrieve products from warehouse racking systems.
Inform and update management of shortages of stock needed for gravity feed conveyors.
Maintains inventories of finished graduation apparel by color, size, and material.
Responsible for correctly identifying and placing newly manufactured and returned items into proper storage areas.
Responsible for stocking gravity feed conveyors.